HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
拓 — expand, open up
- Reading
- tuò
- Meaning
- expand, open up
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is tuò and it means expand, open up. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
拓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 开拓 (open up, develop), 拓宽 (widen, broaden) and 拓展 (expand, develop, broaden).
Chinese words containing 拓
Frequently asked questions
What does 拓 mean in Chinese?
拓 means expand, open up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拓 read?
拓 is read tuò. Reading it inside real words — 开拓 and 拓宽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拓 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 拓 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拓 in a word?
A common word containing 拓 is 开拓 (kāituò) — "open up, develop". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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